Medical and Health

Documents needed: EHIC and passport.

Doctors and Dentists

Doctors: Treatment is free with the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) if the doctor is contracted to one of Austria’s regional health insurance offices (Gebietskrankenkassen), otherwise you'll be charged.

You can claim back some of the treatment costs (max. 80%). The other 20% is non-refundable in Austria but you may get a refund back in the UK.

Private health care isn’t covered by the EHIC, the EU medical card previously known as the E111 form.

Dentists: Only a limited range of dental treatment is available under the state system with the European Health Insurance Card.

If the dentist is contracted to the Gebietskrankenkassen you won’t be charged. Otherwise the 80/20 rule above applies.

Hospital Treatment & Ambulance Costs

Outpatient treatment is free in public sector hospitals with the EHIC. There’s a daily charge for the first 28 days for hospital inpatients. The 80/20 rule above applies.

You need a doctor's referral for admission to a state hospital. If you’re treated in a private hospital you’ll be charged.